Rowan wrote:Yes, I did try but it was impossible. Even now I am still averaging anywhere from 7.2 to 8.7 every day. I think I need the medication regulated again.
Those readings are not that high and some diabetes care nurses have different ideas about what your sugar numbers should be. As long as you do not go over 10mmols regularly but it depends on what other conditions you may have. Mine have shot up to 13/14 when I have been naughty but it comes down again to below 10mmols. when my sugar number is high I feel bery tired and nod off at the drop of a hat.
Re diet: diabetesuk do booklets on what to eat and how to maintain a good and healthy eating plan. I cut out sugar at first ( but do use a lillte at times in tea and coffee and on cereal but Splenda is pleasant to use.) all butter and fats and white bread, read labels and guidelines on tins and packets boring for some but I got used to this and now always check sugar salt and saturated fat content. It does help me and can give one confidence in managing diabetes 2.
Careful management is essential and I personally feel that finger prick testing is helpful. There seems to be a stance about this at the moment and NICE instruct GPs to not encourage this testing and it is known to be for the reason of cost to the NHS!
Diabetesuk actually encourage finger prick testing and in a recent Balance mag it stated this. If you do not like the idea of doing this test then it's up to the individual but for me it's very helpful and although I do not do it as frequently as I used to I do it every now and then to give myself reminders.
As a new patient 5 years ago I was offerred a guidline of what to expect and my rights from the NHS re diabetes care. This may still be available from diabetesuk and should be updated